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GGJ 280X

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,299 mi
Last recorded12,299 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 280X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,867 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 11,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,247 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear inner wheel arch coroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,824 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,616 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 10,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner wheel arch corrded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,234 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 9,743 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,223 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 9,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,223 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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GGJ 280X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 55,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGJ 280X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGJ 280X registered?

GGJ 280X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 May 1982.

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The MOT history for GGJ 280X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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